Kia kaha te tiaki whānau me te whakapakari i ngā hapori
Building resilience at home to strengthen communities
Counselling
Available for those who parent alone, and their youth aged 7-18 years.
We provide a safe space to hear your story, in confidence, without judgement. Therapy styles are tailored to each client, even adapted if required, to help reach goals. Together, we can: process emotions; navigate barriers; establish strategies.
Subsidised Fee – $15 incl GST per person, per hour (Standard Fee $75 incl GST) – First session free.
Staff can discuss funding eligibility, eg WINZ disability allowance, ACC Sensitive Claims or external agencies.
ACC Counselling
Through the Sensitive Claims Service, we provide support for anyone in Kirikiriroa, including visitors to the country, who has experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand. ACC can fund therapy and other support services.
As a therapy provider, we can assist you with lodging a claim and informing ACC of your engagement with us.
Social Work
Our team offer a free service & guide you with practical solutions. We can also connect you with external agencies for more specialised assistance.
PHO Counselling
The Primary Mental Health Brief Intervention Service provides support for individuals that experience mild to moderate mental health issues. If eligible, any Pinnacle practice in Waikato can refer for this service. Youth can be referred by school counsellors and school-based nurses.
This Package of Care provides four counselling sessions over a 12-week period.
Groups
Group work is often a good way to grow your social supports, meet new people, share experiences and develop new skills.
About Us
We are an affiliate of the national organisation, Birthright NZ – Home | birthright
Our primary aim is to build a community in which families led by one parent can thrive as powerfully as any other.
At Single Parent Services Waikato, we are committed to providing services that promote equality, respect and integrity for all persons involved.
Our staffing and staff relations policy and procedures comply with relevant legislation that includes, but is not limited to; the Childrens Act 2014; Human Rights Act 1993; Privacy Act 2020; Family Violence Act 2018; Health & Safety at Work Act 2015; Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 sections (4A) & (7AA)
Our Values
Kaitiakitanga
Manākitanga
Mana
Whakaute
facilitate care for our environment
safe and welcoming space
value the dignity of human beings
respect towards self and others
Our Team
Kaiwhakahaere
Kath Miller
Finance Administrator
Sheryl Ririnui
Client Services Co-ordinator
Louise Reid
Single Parent Counselling
Dianne Carter, Ruth Harlow
Rangatahi Counselling
Tara Kahui, Theresa Kiff
Social Work
Lisa Herbison, Angela Seiuli, Maraea Takerei
Practicums
Richelle Sexton
Board of Trustees
Chairperson
Tracy Tucker
Secretary
Lorraine Muir
Treasurer
Jason Haworth
Trustees
Riki Manarangi
Our Policies
Child Protection | Philosophical Base | Resolution of Complaints | Client Code of Rights
Contact office@spsw.org.nz
Referral – for yourself, or by an agency
Call or email to check availability – contact details below. A form will be sent to complete.
No online access? Don’t worry, our staff will be happy to take your details over the telephone.
NOTE: We do not operate a wait-list system.
Upcoming events
Meri Kirihimete
We close Friday, 19 December & re-open Monday, 12 January
Alternative contacts are listed below, for your reference. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Kia pai te rā
Counselling – 1737
(Free 24/7 via Text or Call)
Here to Help U – https://heretohelpu.nz/ – 0800 568 273
(A general support hub: Budgeting; Counselling; Food; Mental Health)
Anxiety Phone Line – 0800 269 4389
Citizen’s Advice Bureau – 0800 367 222
Crisis Assessment (emergency only) – 0800 50 50 50
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 (or text 4202)
Domestic Violence Support – 07 855 1569
Drug & Alcohol Helpline – 0800 787 797
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Lifeline – 0800 543 354
Ngā Ringa Awhina (Child Mental Health crisis service) – 07 839 5146
Oranga Tamariki – 0508 326 459
Parent Help – 0800 568 856
Salvation Army – 07 834 7000
Te Whānau Pataka (prev Rostrevor House) – 07 852 5413
Tū Oho Mai (prev H.A.I.P) – 07 834 3148
Victims’ Support Helpline – 0800 842 846
Whakarongorau Aotearoa (NZ Telehealth Services) – https://whakarongorau.nz/
Work and Income – 0800 559 009
Womens’ Refuge – 07 855 1569
Youthline – 0800 376 633 (or text 234)